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Bakery Finds Sweet Niche Across RGV

Japanese cheesecakes, freshly made and in boxes, for delivery to various Rio Grande Valley locations. (Courtesy)

Manuel Alvarez describes himself as a persistent sort, who once putting his mind to something is not easily deterred.  Those personal attributes were put to the test when Alvarez took on the challenge of being a baker of detail-heavy Japanese cotton cheesecakes. With the help of his wife Nadia Escalante, Alvarez would “start a business out of nowhere.” Rio Grande Valley communities are dotted with pan dulce shops and long-standing…

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